Bay & Gulf Adventures Blog

Kayak Rentals For Some Sarasota Fun! Are you ready to hit the bay? How about taking a relaxing leisurely float down one of the many river routes that empty into gorgeous Gulf of Mexico? Maybe you have always wanted to go to Anna Maria Island, or see Longboat Key? Do any of these strike your […]

Create Memories with Sarasota Kayaking Trips Vacations are a blast and can be even better with a Sarasota kayaking trip. Coming up with exciting vacation activities is so much fun. From hiking, to sightseeing, to eating wild and original cuisine, there are always tons of options to choose from. However, for a fun and original […]

Sarasota Sea-Life Sarasota Bay is rich with plants and animals. The clear water attracts dolphins, manateers, cormorants, ospreys, all sorts of fish. You can also see smaller examples of sea-life like urchins. Most people, when they think of urchins think of the big black ones with the long spines that can sting you. Well, I […]

Kayaking in Florida Top 3 Best Kayaking Adventure Spots Kayaking in Florida is an adventurous, fun and exciting experience for anyone looking to enjoy all of the spectacular scenery that Florida has to offer. It’s summer time and there is no better place to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the sandy beaches then […]

Planning your own vacation can be stressful, let a professional kayaking tour provider help! Imagine gliding through the waves in beautiful Sarasota Florida, the water rushing around you while you enjoy the fresh Florida sunshine. There is a reason why this is called the sunshine state! Enjoy beautiful scenery as you kayak down a river […]

Watch the next part of our kayaking adventure video where we travel through the famous mangrove tunnels of Lido Key! The mangrove tunnels are always a highlight of the kayaking tour. Everyone loves gliding into the mangrove forests. They are nice and quiet and cool and calming. Kids and parents alike love exploring these little […]

Watch my video of the cormorants we saw the other day. You might even see one catching a fish! Check out my earlier post on the cormorants we saw that day. Cormorants are really cool birds. The word “Cormorant” is a contraction probably derived from Latin corvus marinus, “sea raven.” People thought that cormorants and ravens were related for a […]

We enjoyed the tour with Scott quite a bit. We heard about you from a guide at the Mote Aquarium and we were fascinated by the Mangrove tunnels. Defintiely our favorite part – looking forward to seeing the photos – thanks, -Peter

In addition to seeing cormorants we also went kayaking through mangrove tunnels on last Saturday’s adventure! The mangrove tunnels are always a highlight of the kayaking trip. Everyone loves gliding into the mangrove forests that are part of South Lido County Park and easing through the small channels that connect Sarasota Bay with a small lagoon […]

Saturday Kayaking Adventure with Cormorants! On Saturday I went kayaking with a group of 7 people. 2 families. 4 adults and 3 children. It was a beautiful day! We couldn’t have asked for better weather after all the rain here last week :( We went kayaking around Sarasota Bay, Lido Key to be exact. We […]